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Chester to Barnstaple trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Barnstaple takes 6h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Barnstaple. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 45m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
6h 47m
£128–224

Chester to Barnstaple train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Barnstaple. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Barnstaple at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 276.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Barnstaple via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 47m.

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